Synopses & Reviews
Babe Didriksonand#151;record-holder, champion, athelete and#160;
A biography emphasizing the early years of Babe Didrikson, who broke records in golf, track and field, and other sports, at a time when there were few opportunities for female athletes. Contains black-and-white illustrations.
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"Written with gusto and enthusiam.... Most welcome."
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and#147;A thoughtful, well-rounded, and highly readable portrait guaranteed to spark interest in Babe Didrikson and other women athletes, past and present.and#8221;
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About theand#160;Women of Our Timeand#160;series:
International in scope, the Women of Our Time series of biographies cover a wide range of personalities in a variety fields. More than a history lesson, these books offer carefully documented life stories that will inform, inspire, and engage.
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"Written with gusto and enthusiam.... Most welcome."
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and#8220;A thoughtful, well-rounded, and highly readable portrait guaranteed to spark interest in Babe Didrikson and other women athletes, past and present.and#8221;
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About the Author
R. R. Knudson (1932and#150;2008) wrote stories about girls and women in sports. She is best known for her series of Zan novels,and#160;
Zanballerand#160;(Delacorte, 1972),and#160;
Zanbangerand#160;(Harper, 1977),and#160;
Zanboomerand#160;(Harper, 1978), andand#160;
Zan Hagenand#8217;s Marathonand#160;(Farrar Straus and Giroux 1984).
Ted Lewin grew up in Buffalo, New York. He is the author/illustrator of over 100 books for children. In 1994, he was awarded a Caldecott Honor for his picture bookand#160;Peppe the Lamplighter.